Alcohol and Drug Services Intern/Counselor - Extra-Help Alcohol and Drug Services Intern/Counselor

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies.   Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $21.93- $24.19 per hour. 

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Performs client intake and discharge procedures.
   
• Conducts individual, group, and family counseling sessions with program clients and their families.
   
• Maintains client records.
   
• Prepares and administers individual recovery plans for program clients with the support and assistance of professional staff.
   
• Collects and records pertinent social data on program clients.
   
• Develops and maintains communications between County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug programs and community agencies.
   
• Refers clients to other programs and community agencies which provide assistance with alcohol and drug abuse.
   
• Develops and provides informational presentations on alcohol and drug abuse to local schools and community agencies.
   
• Develops, implements, and conducts specialized alcohol and drug programs.
   
• Provides advice on problems which arise during the course of work; monitors workflow; accumulates data used in State and Federal activity reporting.
   
• Maintains a client caseload and provides individual and group counseling sessions.
   
• Develops and provides informational presentations on alcohol and drug abuse to local schools and community agencies.
   
• May provide lead direction, training, and work coordination for other Alcohol and Drug Interns.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICES INTERN

Experience:
One (1) year of experience with direct patient or client contact related to alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention.

OR

Education:
Two (2) years of advanced education (60 units of college credit) in psychology, sociology, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.

Special Requirement:
Applicants with a personal history of alcohol and drug abuse must present evidence of their successful recovery.

Shall be registered for certification within six (6) months of employment pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Chapter 8

Shall be certified within five (5) years of employment from date of registration for certification. An Alcohol and Drug Services Intern not certified will be terminated from employment.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICES COUNSELOR

Experience:
One (1) year of experience providing alcohol and drug counseling or presentations equivalent to that of an Alcohol and Drug Services Intern with Merced County.

Certification:
A valid Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling or Addiction Services. Employees who do not maintain a valid certification pursuant to California Code of Regulations Chapter 8 of the Health and Safety Code will be terminated.

Education:
Two (2) years of advanced education (60 units of college credit) in psychology, sociology, or a closely related field is preferred.

Special Requirement:
Applicants with a personal history of alcohol and drug abuse must present evidence of their successful recovery.


SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, BESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 

• Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.
   
• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
   
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
   
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
   
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
   
• Respond appropriately to situations.
   
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
   
• Make presentations.
   
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
   
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
   
• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
   
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
   
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
   
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
   
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of: 

• Philosophy and goals of Alcohol and Drug and Mental Health Programs.
   
• Theories and causes of alcohol and drug problems.
   
• Common practices and procedures used in therapeutic interaction with alcohol and drug abusers and chronically mentally ill persons.
   
• Various therapeutic, treatment and recovery approaches, including individual, group, and family counseling.
   
• Characteristics of alcohol and drug abusers.
   
• Interviewing techniques.
   
• Community resources, including other mental health and social service agencies.
   
• Principles of lead direction, training, and work coordination.
   
• Laws and regulations applicable to alcohol and drug programs.

Ability to: 

• Perform a variety of alcohol and drug counseling, presentation, and program support assignments with minimal supervision.
   
• Think clearly and act calmly in a variety of situations.
   
• Perform intake and termination procedures.
   
• Perform individual, group, and family counseling for alcohol and drug abusers.
   
• Maintain the confidentiality of client information.
   
• Interact with clients in a therapeutic way.
   
• Organize data, maintain records and prepare reports.
   
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the general public co-workers and those contacted during the course of work.
   
• Plan, organize, and conduct specialized alcohol and drug programs.

Salary : $45,614 - $61,235